During congressional testimony on Thursday, U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer told lawmakers that it’s entirely possible that the three North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) members will reach a deal…
USDA Invites Comments on the Implementation of the e-Connectivity Pilot Program
…modern methods to leverage federal funds to increase private investment in broadband services for as many rural American homes, businesses, farms, schools and health care facilities as possible. “I have…
NAFTA Back in the Spotlight
The Mexican negotiating team is back in Washington to continue the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) renegotiation after talks among the U.S., Mexico, and Canada stalled two months ago….
Ag Committee Leaders Meet to Discuss Farm Bill
…working to provide American farmers and families with the certainty and predictability they need and deserve.” An aide involved in the talks say the four have agreed to weekly phone…
USDA Invests in Projects to Spur Innovation in Grazing Lands, Organic Systems and Soil Health
…the people who grow our food and fiber.” Through this grant program, public and private grantees — including non-governmental organizations, American Indian tribes, academic institutions and local government entities —…
The Western View: National Day of the Cowboy
…the range, it didn’t matter much where they come from. They had diverse backgrounds and included African-Americans, Native Americans, Mexican Americans, as well as European Americans. The job bound them…
Eliminating Antibiotic Use Would Cost Cattlemen $1.8 Billion
…onset of disease. USDA says metaphylaxis is used selectively by 59 percent of American feedlots on 20 percent of all cattle on feed. “There’s a general sentiment and public policy…
Groups Comment on Farmer Aid Package
American Farm Bureau Federation The following statement may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “The $12 billion package of agricultural assistance announced by the administration will…
House Vote on Guest Worker Bill in Doubt
…the bill fails, it fails. More than 200 Ag groups support the bill, including the American Farm Bureau Federation. A McCarthy spokesman says they have every intention of voting on…
Tariff Assistance Package to Bring Relief to Farmers Suffering from Trade Disputes
…a short-term solution that will give President Trump and his administration time to work on long-term trade deals to benefit agriculture and all sectors of the American economy.” One of…
Benefits of Sustainably Harvesting Non-timber Forest Products
…root, black cohosh, American ginseng, and galax) exceeded $25 million. However, the lack of available data has impeded a thorough economic analysis of these and other nontimber products. The Forest…
New Labor Proposal Includes Same Challenges for California Agriculture
…years. One of the co-sponsors of the bill, Congressman Smith said in the introduction of the bill, “Expanding the E-Verify system accomplishes two goals: it protects jobs for American workers…
Agri View: Beef Exports Challenged
…percent this year. That is more increase than American producers. Where will that extra Australian beef go? It will become more practical in the world export trade. Where else? Now,…
Farmers Express Frustration Over Trump Trade Tactics
American farmers are carrying the burden of trade tariffs put in place by President Donald Trump and they were in Washington this week to discuss it during a congressional hearing….